Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson near a large fire in the Los Angeles area after a call from firefighters in California. Meanwhile, comedian David Spade is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can catch the arsonist.
Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Los Angeles County Fire Department crews were extinguishing a small wildfire when they discovered a man actively fighting a fire in Irwindale, about 21 miles from the Eaton Fire. It is reported that.
“So keep your eyes peeled. Do what you can out there.”
This was announced by the Irwindale Police Department. statement“While on scene, LACOFD officers observed the suspect actively lighting a fire in the area.”
Officers responded to the incident and arrested 29-year-old Ruben Montez, a resident of Baldwin Park, about 30 minutes east of Los Angeles. Montes was charged with arson.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported The Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres, destroyed or damaged more than 7,000 structures, and is 33% contained. A total of 3,408 personnel, 16 helicopters, 375 engines, 29 dozers, and 90 water turbines were used to fight the Eaton Fire.
The Eaton fire claimed 16 lives. According to To Los Angeles County Coroner. Eight more people die in Pacific Palisades fire, destroyed 23,713 Cal Fire said the damage amounted to approximately acres and an estimated 5,000 structures were damaged or destroyed. The Palisades fire is still only 14% contained.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires.
Comedian David Spade has announced a reward for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of a California arsonist.
the “Saturday Night Live” alum said on Instagram. video“I'm in California and people are saying people are lighting fires to make this situation even worse.”
The comedic actor continued, “They captured a person who they believe was walking around with a torch and lighting the fire. They released him.”
Less than an hour after the fire broke out, local residents arrested a suspect who used a torch at the scene of the Kenneth fire.
Police arrived and took the man into custody on suspicion of arson, but the charges were dismissed as authorities said there was no probable cause to arrest him for arson. The Los Angeles Police Department announced that the suspect, Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva, is being held on a felony charge of violation of probation.
daily mail and new york post The man was reported to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
Spade told his 3.2 million followers. Instagram“So if you catch someone lighting a fire, catch someone, get the police to catch them and put them in jail, I'll give you $5,000. So keep your eyes peeled. Do what you can. ” ”
Mr. Spade emphasized, “But please don't make things up. There is no staging. Please let us know.”
Spade isn't the only celebrity to suspect arsonists are involved in California's devastating fires.
“There's an arsonist here in LA” actor henry winkler wrote on the X social media platform.
The situation where wildfires occur is expected to remain extremely dangerous. National Weather Service on Monday said“Severe to extreme fire weather conditions are expected to develop and hazardous conditions across portions of Southern California today through Tuesday.”
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